Predator 212 Stage 4 Engine Build ~ 22HP Go Kart / Mini Bike Engine

[@CounTreeGuy]

Dude are you even freakin serious????? I know I’m late to the party but this is as close to STEP BY STEP instructions as you could ever get!!! Great work! When it’s time to do my 212 I’ll be coming here and ordering through your links and following your video. Thank you so much for this!

[@Fentertainment]

You make these videos straight to the point, You explain every thing very clear and you dont waste no ones time. Thank you Greg, Ryan!

[@jakescott8400]

Kurt Lamprecht you’re the worst kind of person

[@devinavery6843]

K

[@rikkatheconure2395]

@@kurtlamprecht93 im not sure what that was about man but it was kinda cringy

[@Konnersaki]

Haha my thoughts exactly 😂 my plan is to just buy the tilotson built 212 eventually and stick with my stage 1 kit with gov bypass 😅

[@1000bigpat]

I am 62 yo and I can now take apart a clone engine and change out and modify. i learned by watching RB.. Thank you

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thank you for supporting us

[@ethanfrohlich8343]

Simon Roscoe nothing like taking it apart realizing everything is missing and you can’t put it back together

[@schoolofhardknocks1096]

absolutely wonderful video, from someone who can do this blind folded or someone who has never seen the inside of an engine with your videos they should feel like a pro

[@willj78]

This would be a good choice of engine for a 2003 mazda protege

[@burneyfeg2768]

And let's not forget 4 turbos

[@louisbabycos106]

Use the predator as a gigantic "nacho" rotor for a wankel engine.

[@andybrown5149]

9th p@@burneyfeg2768 >>>7 8 8777777777777777788

[@kturbo504]

Lol

[@Yo-shi-t]

Lmao I have a 03 Protegé5 😂

[@transman9453]

I'm 67 years old and I used to rebuild automatic transmissions for a living and I have to say at 4 minutes and 29 seconds in your video I like your organizational skills, most people in my trade did not have that and their bench looked like a pile of crap all the time. I used to start with an empty bench and when I was done I had an empty bench not **** laying all over the place, and I would lay everything out nice and neat in the order it came out and it made it so much easier

[@a.j.sgarage9637]

Never thought about removing the governor gear. Now that i think about it, why haven't I? Less rotating mass. Good work Greg! 👍

[@Jasonkartracing]

I like that lamp in the background. You’ll shoot your eye out. My favorite Christmas movie. I just did a 212 non hemi build. I did your governor removal like this vid shows along with a flat top piston, aluminum flywheel, mod 2 cam, 22mm carb, 22pd springs and a header pipe. I’m not going to be pushing this engine really hard so I hope the rod will hold up. I have a billet rod and flywheel and a 265 cam 24mm carb I’m putting in another engine I just got from harbor freight along with other stuff I have to order. Your videos really help alot.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Absolutely love the new start tune.If you heard it though my speakers connected to the comp...wow,was I surprised.(Maybe neighbors too.LoL).I hope you and yours continue to be Blessed.

[@jasonburnham1013]

Great video dude. The bolts / tools / parts on screen is a nice touch. Jot everything down in my notes as I watched.

[@ajtee721]

Dont mind me, im just here watching some stuff im never gonna do

[@daveb7663]

Said every KZbin viewer ever.

[@2beasty239]

Did I ask

[@chevyboi8392]

2beasty23 yes

[@murphyking79]

Until your kid gets a mini bike and you ride it. And your like, yeah... I can do this! And so it begins!!

[@athank3509]

Lol look at the likes 123

[@smokinjoeadventures66]

Just recently have gotten into minibikes and go karts. Going to be enhancing some motors soon. Thank you so much for the awesome videos and tutorials. Go Red!

[@SuperKane1984]

I always enjoy your videos I never knew the small engine world was so big and I've learned a lot from watching you and others building them keep it up in can't wait to see this running.

[@robertmarks4684]

Okay ..I must say this was a very nice and educational video!! I just dont know why after a beautiful build you would not turn that puppy on for us to hear how beautiful the work was.... I dont know after all that time spent watching at the end I was stumped.

[@sideways4daystunewerksinc578]

Awesome build video, now im going to make a cut cover for clearance checks.

[@quevicular]

Nice detailed build red. Can see everything and music is good, overall 9+. Cant wait to see the mini bike rip.

[@MoondyneJoe]

Greg that was brilliant mate, the time you and becca must have spent on filming that , stop starting for angles to shoot the best shots from to the Voice over and explanation of everything then the Hours spent in Editing it to a finished video. A Huge thankyou for all that work I think that you have a excellent tutorial for a lot of people to refer to ( IF you could even buy a Predator engine in Australia it would be handy Lol) In watching that I thought of something you are lacking and might want to incorporate into your tools How about building a Multi Mount Engine stand at the right height (AND weight to stand the vibrations) for you to work on it . This would be, when you finish an engine, you can mount it to the stand for the run in period instead of waiting for a suitable frame or Kart to put it in it would make it easier to fine tune the engine on the stand, adjust anything and also do the first oil change after the run in period etc You then have a completely finished engine on the shelf or ready to be used immediately you have, what ever it is you are putting it in. Saves the back in bending over, and standing on the engine, while you are trying it out just after the build ! Grin who mate maybe a saleable Item for other Engine builders out their ? Tony From Western Australia

[@donaldvaldes5680]

Gday Tony, I Googled the Predictor eng. and u can get them in Australia but the same eng. that costs around $200 costs around $700 here!!! Might be cheaper to have one Shipped over.!? Spent a couple of years in MUKINBUDDIN and SOUTHERN CROSS In the 70s. (Frikin FLY'S!!!!!!!!!!) in my teens:) Don from Melbourne

[@JVSoundWorks]

Started watching your channel. Subscribed after one video I think this one, and now there is a predator 212 (hemi) in my living room with the stage one kit.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

That is awesome! lol

[@sweeneysweeney1901]

Had to stop half way thru.... Great vid man . Showing how to use the plastigage. Great quality and editing man . I shall continue now😂

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thank you brother

[@harleyfltrx7150]

Can you explain further on crankshaft bearing should it not be in spec using plasti-gauge, are valves set TDC ?

[@eddiedoran7427]

fasteddie3333-bought this stage 4 kit followed instructions, my motor seems very tight, I am sure it's the valve lash. Been running it 4 month's ,Karting RWB-Winning a lot, very hard to start, once it is running no problem. I went back looked at your valve position and ,002 & .003.-curently running .005 both valves. i will reset them after reviewing. Thanks Guys-JIR Raceway-Maxville ,FL

[@kylebarns7129]

Kool video, your getting really good at this now!! Was considering a pit bike project to test my skills, but these small engines are starting to look appealing. Thank you an keep up the great work!

[@rab46290]

I am new into mechanics. And small engines is my starting place. Thank you for the link in the description. I am going to make this my first project go kart.

[@rexmorgan72]

Great video man. I agree about the music. Don't use it or at least turn it way down.

[@rexmorgan72]

@Jesse 4R it is his channel and he can do as he pleases with it. Just my opinion, it distracts from the video. But like I said it is his channel and he can put the music as loud as he pleases.

[@coreycaudle4972]

Awesome detailed video.i am currently tearing down a 212 that came out of a generac generator.this is my first build

[@cdp50359]

I'd love to see that on a longtail mud motor kit! Before and after results

[@rc3291]

I caught your slight of hand trick when installing the rings on the piston. Good video.

[@elesjuan]

Damn I love these videos. There's something so satisfying about watching you guys build these little engines.. This one is damn good looking too. It's almost a crime to hide that rod and flywheel inside of this motor though!!!!

[@davejohnson3037]

Great job RB! Going to build at least 2 of these to start cart season with!

[@thehomemechanic6964]

With an impact to cut threads. Oh god.

[@Ryan318l]

He obviously graduated from jerry rig university 😂😂

[@kalebstahl1999]

Hes built tons of em and never had a problem so geuss itll be fine

[@drrrrockzo]

I've never used them in my shop, but I know a few companies make taps for use in the field that are specifically designed to be driven by impact guns...to be fair I've only seen them in the 1"-8TPI range.

[@jacystone973]

That's what I was thinking

[@hawser27]

Do the same all the time when I have 50 holes to tap never had any trouble. Everybody is a critic on KZbin.

[@blackice8705]

Glad to see videos like this since I've been planning a similar project but with a stroker kit as well.

[@claytonmiller8534]

What kind of clutch did you use on the 212 Predator stage 4 rebuild

[@davidray4470]

Excellent video!!! No details left out. Thanks for that. I'm amped up to mod a predator motor lol

[@ruipires7954]

Wait,did you say,"Non-Hemi?" Okayyy.Go on,I'm listening.

[@Alexander6749]

Do you have a video on how to Check for clearance if don’t have a cut side cover?

[@snoopdog68]

My Hemi is all tore down , parts are here so im slowly getting it together.

[@sabrom]

Excellent clarity, breakdown, and attention to detail that thing is going to rip!!

[@retrox684]

for all this work you may as well get a genuine honda 196cc block. i imagine it would last much longer

[@4EyeFoxbody]

I got a genuine honda.

[@immelting9834]

I bought a Honda VTX 1800cc engine , carb and wiring harness with 4,000 miles for 560 bucks . I put it in my little 2 seater buggy. Best thing is it's a driveshaft motor . I used a dana 44 shortened rear end and driveshaft from a jeep wj . Cost was 100 bucks . Then had a driveshft guy fit one end to accept the honda yoke .

[@coolweed2928]

I Have a Baja warrior mini bike I like working on them and your videos helped me out a lot thank you very much for making your videos

[@pinkporcelain]

Me : I can do this I’m going to Harbor freight tomorrow Link : everything is $965 Me : 😵🤯 why put $900 worth of parts on a $100 engine Also me : ehh I’ll save up 🤣😅

[@Splungers]

You will also need jets to tune the carburetor. I did a hemi using a mod 2 cam, 18 psi valve springs,header, billet flywheel and rod.The carb is a 22 round slide Mikuni, (the 24 flat slide is a better piece). Never removed the head, my Grand daughter ran 65 MPH in 1/8 mile in her Jr. Dragster with it.

[@southernstyle8636]

barbie ang lol 😂

[@alexgriffin6785]

I haven't done the 22hp build yet but I've done 4 of the 16hp builds and they haul ass already I cant imagine how much faster 6 more hp would make it

[@zackanderson2298]

barbie ang lmao I’d rather drop 1k and get a 1000cc motor off a street bike and actually have something that boogies

[@bikelife4784]

barbie ang thanks I was sitting here trying to do all the math😂

[@MiscerVids]

No idea why I watched this entire video at 2am, but it was satisfying

[@waynecreech]

Redbeard, That should be 2 and a half thousands or 25 ten thousands clearance on the rod.

[@MrBenstero]

Can't wait to see and hear that engine. Great video

[@balla2172]

Man you got balls tapping with an impact

[@snipsta35]

Literally couldn’t have made it any clearer, very nice !

[@durangojohn714]

Thank you for the amazing upload !

[@335iDom]

Can you link somewhere to buy the bolt to block off the governor?

[@gsppuffer]

Loose the loud music it drowns out your voice tremendously

[@lensrc7460]

The music is why I have not subbed to this channel. Too many "beats" to watch on a regular basis.

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

It sounds like a 90s episode of two guys garage Music Choice sucks

[@RedBeardsGarage]

LensRc so you will watch videos but not subscribe for music that I use in 35% of my videos?

[@lensrc7460]

@@RedBeardsGarage Yes. You are correct. I don't like most of the music you choose to use, honestly. And I don't watch all your videos. If the subject matter looks interesting, I will watch. But I can only stand so much of the "beats" before I have to dip.

[@lensrc7460]

@Jesse 4R It's music perfect for you, I suppose. Music is subjective. We all have differing tastes. I am a fan of old blues, roots, alt.country and old school country. I don't need to subscribe because these vids pop up in my recommended just about every time. I am subbed to Cars and Camera's, though, and watch ALL their vids.

[@scu-dub]

Man first of all I love that mini Christmas Story lamp🤌🤣 sweet....and can I just have you build my engine for my kart lol NICE ENGINE BUILD MAN👍

[@raykolasa6180]

I'm wondering why you didn't verify the piston ring end gaps?

[@rickworth1992]

Was thinking that too

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Should have but it's easy to forget to add something to the video. Ton of editing in this style video.

[@ShannonWilds]

That washer eatin up that flywheel.

[@thevinstigator2511]

Whenever I spaced the coil and flywheel gab, I just grabbed the nearest sheet of paper lol

[@BucketOspuds]

Business card works too, only thing I've ever used

[@bootsclasen5015]

Yep

[@bryanmeza9974]

Looks bad ass! Cant wait to see that bad boy in the mini bike!

[@habdman]

Literally cars and cameras get destroyed everytime this dude makes a build

[@anthonylyrette7399]

Haha nop... the 670 ? The death kart ?

[@lensrc7460]

It'll be fine.

[@jeffshearer5125]

tony 12083 that was bad👍I miss that old mower

[@anthonylyrette7399]

@@jeffshearer5125 they should race one time or do something

[@seth_5394]

I don’t see these channels as competition to each other. They each have niches and compliment each other well actually.

[@hindlece]

Redbeard has the best tutorials

[@K_M_M_G]

Prove the 22hp. Everyone today seems to be throwing out numbers. Next video “75hp 212” with a higher lift cam.

[@dvbs3608]

There’s a website bro

[@josephgeis6641]

Dam proud of ya doing great work. With help from Go Power sports.

[@drewtooker4243]

It still boggles my mind that a built small block 212 makes more power than my mild gx390 big block

[@zackboy9210]

Block car

[@lawnmowerdude]

That build was badass. I want to build one now.

[@turdferguson1021]

And if you didn't have the correct plasti gauge clearance?

[@brandonglatfelter771]

Different bearings

[@erik61801]

send it anyway.

[@falconsfan720]

Great video but the impact when you tapped that hole made me tense up 😂

[@klinkkeng2338]

Connecting rod clearence correction. It should be 2.5 thousandths not 25 thousandths.

[@jodyatarcracing9112]

Correct... Slight slip of the tongue. Done it many times myself lol

[@davidvasquez8477]

I would love to see this build on ur dyno would make great content 😊

[@fuzzyspider05]

Me watching this acting like I’ll be able to do this

[@Thechampion124]

It can’t really be that hard just take your time and follow the directions he gives and make sure you have the right tools I plan to do this

[@JohnSmith-xl9bo]

Very good presentation. Great Camera work...love the music!

[@brettlyde6338]

Why not just buy a 22 horse engine for half the price

[@zachbredeson7976]

The over all size

[@js_1995x]

Have you heard of size plus the 670 does not make 22hp without upgrades

[@phonymontana4254]

The best channel on youtube

[@illbetherejk3212]

Twenty five thousandths clearance on that rod bearing? 🤢 Hearing that motor run will sound like the jehovahs wintesses at my front door "KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!!!"

[@zinetti1]

Think he meant 25 tenths.

[@Tuner0186]

Jason J 25 ten thousandths.

[@connorssmallengines6663]

It’s easy to mess u Thou and ten thou

[@gooblio]

Excellent tutorial on the build, now the fun starts. How easy is it to tune, jetting and timing?

[@zachlee805]

i dont mind intros, but when there 31 seconds long... *yikes*

[@CellularFixation]

Everyone has an opinion. Great thing is you can skip right past it if it's that big of an inconvenience for you.

[@seth_5394]

31 seconds is too much time for you? Wow.

[@zachlee805]

k how bou everyone like stfu before I cash yall outside, is my opinion to much to handle? stfu then

[@seth_5394]

DjTittieMilk - I’ll cash you outside. How bout dat?

[@zachlee805]

@@seth_5394 do it *Seth*

[@Firebird_876]

Red Beard is back y’all, can’t wait for more videos!!!!!

[@nelsondavis4310]

.025"? rod bearing clearance? I think it is .0025 '

[@mafosa8519]

that intake tubes going to pull some wicked vacuum!! larry

[@robspear03]

Seems like polishing a turd...

[@AviationAngler]

Awww damn I was thinking of building my 212 that I'm putting in my bicycle and making basically a makeshift motorcycle and this vid made everything look like nothing 🤣

[@ihus9950]

Nice Build RB, surprised you didn't use a Hemi head engine! Can wait to see and hear it run! 👍

[@TheStoney07]

i love this channel its so informative and very professional Red Beard my friend you are amazing and i love what you do on this channel and how you help others thru your plethora of knowledge thank you so much for everything you do on this channel.

[@redneck8202]

You are so good at that how did you not brack it or forget a step

[@murphyking79]

I love red beards garage and cars and cameras! However!!! When I am trying to build something I always end up here for the proper way. Because sometimes, it won't be fine!!!

[@lesleyjamos4702]

😃😀😄😆😂

[@stephenmarchak8252]

I see what you did there 😂

[@jradlucky2116]

So, I subscribed with in 5 sec of the intro! I think the Lamb Of God music got me, along with all the billet parts! 😄 🤣

[@sumboutaminibike6430]

Where do yall get these colored screws at

[@MPSPerformance]

Always love these engine build videos!

[@keithfrisell4271]

Awesome build, very informative! Have a great day . Keith

[@peterpalma9293]

Thank you for tapping with the drill! People FREAK when I do that.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I use one every time and never messed one up.

[@Troygehring]

Would I need the billet rod and a different head if I only ran the flattop piston?

[@kratoseus309]

What happens if you use the plastigauge to check for oil clearance and it’s not what it should be?

[@tjroune]

Did you drill out the bottom of the stage 4 head for the dowel pins???

[@MrCbell57]

Wow,,, nice stuff going on here. I cannot even find a set up for my 79 cc Predator. Nor can I find a clutch/converter plate that will work on 5/8 shaft. I have a good mind to return the 79cc and buy a 212, then build a bike frame that will compensate it. That way I can upgrade the motor so it will pass cars. LOL

[@holdenbostocky1998]

I like how he just sends the tap with the impact. MINT!

[@smokinjoeadventures66]

Red Beard, when i put one inch long bolt into oil sending unit hole after tapping it seemed real close to crank. Think i may go to half inch or 3/4 inch bolt. What you think. Using stock crank.

[@charleswilson577]

Great video. If I had to something I could do without it would be the music.

[@wallyhaskett6737]

Awesome very nice job on the build. Keep these builds coming very enjoyable. Thanks.

[@zakkcooper]

Excellent video, really good step by step instructions thank you brother and keep it up.

[@Splungers]

Greg miss-spoke -Rod to crank clearance is @.0025 - two and a half thousandths, not 25 thousandths (.025) . the plastigauge will tell you the correct tolerance , as does ARC who made the rod. Take note of the 2 ball bearings and brass cam bushing in the side cover, a very nice piece. At 13:08, see the nice full across contact the valve compound shows for flywheel and crankshaft mating.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Yeah didn't realize I didn't until you said something. Now I will never get over that lol. Thanks for watching.

[@Splungers]

@@RedBeardsGarage It's cool Greg, you are a fine teacher. The best teachers this old fossil had were entertaining and actually good at the subject they taught.

[@jodyatarcracing9112]

@@RedBeardsGarage Especially after I seen and heard lol. Good video as always...

[@iamlonefrog4866]

Love these videos, just can't get enough.

[@thatstepbro3633]

Loving the new intro !

[@Smash_Moore]

Awesome video. Great detail and i really like the side note on what size tool your using.

[@newmantv5668]

have you done a video on the tools needed to repair and build engines?

[@omnuatn1673]

Does that flat top help with structural integrity?

[@montanadonstatus384]

Can i get a link to that top plate please, and thank you. This was a great video.

[@ronniepate4315]

The best how to video I've seen !!!